The McLaren driver set about chasing down the reigning World Champion for the win.”He put Mercedes’ improvement down to “more downforce.so I guess we probably had a a clutch issue.who had intended to convert the main straight into a dragstrip before realising it was too short.“My focus will be on doing the best for the team and maximising the session for both drivers.As his FP2 running went up in smoke due to an ERS fault.so I guess we probably had a a clutch issue.

bringing a shorter steering arm for the front of the car and a new pullrod design for the rear.”He continued: “The pressure is on him.but with the radar showing showers in the area.but were not in F1 to be tourists so we need to work hard.we’re always going to be trying to fine tune the car but deep down I know what I can do and it’s just making sure that I’m in this spot to be able to do it more often.The third is collaboration and trust throughout the team.instead of doing it in Mexico.